Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 28, 2023

Up-sell related products or cross endorsement. If your customers would benefit by having products from both companies, you might negotiate the opportunity to include the other’s product as an add-on. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Willing to learn from each other.

Non-Compete 262

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 262

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 1, 2020

Up-sell related products or cross endorsement. If your customers would benefit by having products from both companies, you might negotiate the opportunity to include the other’s product as an add-on. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Willing to learn from each other.

Non-Compete 317

Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger Acquisition 317

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 5, 2012

Your goal is “ coopetition ” - to find a way to partner with your competitor in such a way that both parties can substantially benefit from the other's resources - without stealing customers or damaging anyone's credibility. As an example, a few years ago I worked for small software company selling an expensive enterprise workflow product.

Non-Compete 241

Non-Compete Merger Technical Review Software Review 241

Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 4, 2011

Your goal is “ coopetition ” - to find a way to partner with your competitor in such a way that both parties can substantially benefit from the other's resources - without stealing customers or damaging anyone's credibility. As an example, a few years ago I worked for small software company selling an expensive enterprise workflow product.

Partner 225

Partner Non-Compete Merger Technical Review 225

Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2018

Up-sell related products or cross endorsement. If your customers would benefit by having products from both companies, you might negotiate the opportunity to include the other’s product as an add-on. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Willing to learn from each other.

Partner 147

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 147

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 14, 2014

Up-sell related products or cross endorsement. If your customers would benefit by having products from both companies, you might negotiate the opportunity to include the other’s product as an add-on. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Willing to learn from each other.

Partner 244

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 244

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 10, 2016

Up-sell related products or cross endorsement. If your customers would benefit by having products from both companies, you might negotiate the opportunity to include the other’s product as an add-on. Let market response dictate a later split, merger, or acquisition. Willing to learn from each other.

Partner 120

Partner Non-Compete Intellectual Property Merger 120